Have you noticed recently that certain materials are at the height of trend in interiors? Such finishes like brass, marble, white walls, and natural woods are at the forefront. Many times I read blogs and magazines that comment and write features on how these are so ‘of the moment’, which is true. However, stepping back I believe it’s something else much larger that’s driving the trends. It’s conceptual, not material. It’s a mood.
Marble & Brass Bath | World of Interiors
All these materials and finishes have in common, a birthplace imbedded with historical and classical references. Think about how brass resonates with the warmth and look of gold finishes. At this time using gold on furniture and hardware or plumbing is economically inappropriate, but using it’s visual close cousin is not. The white walls reference the natural state of plaster. Marble, Greco Roman architecture. And naturally finished woods span across many cultures, as wood is such a huge natural resource.
In this era of super fast evolving technology we’re creating living and work spaces that ground us. I personally appreciate these materials and am probably jumping deep into the bandwagon, but I really hope whatever comes next still respects classical references. It’s an age old theory that history repeats itself and why wouldn’t we repeat historical decorative and architectural elements that work!
Design by Abby Wolf Weiss Interiors, Photography by Jessica Claire
Caitlin Wilson’s Kitchen | Rue.com
Brass & Gold Details | jhirschinteriors.com
Marble & Brass Bath | World of Interiors
Marble & Brass Bath | World of Interiors
Marble Bath | Interiorsdigital.com
Marble & notes of Brass | jonesdesigncompany.com
Marble Surfboard by: Craig Turkankijan
Saint Laurent Boutique | retaildesignblog.net
Alexander McQueen Boutique designed by: David Collins
Marble Bust | Kay O’ Toole
Venetian Plaster Walls | underspanishmoss.com
Venetian Plaster Walls | Joseph Dirand
Venetian Plaster Walls | Habitually Chic
Off White Walls, touches of Gold | Susan Salk
Venetian Plaster Walls | bungalowclassic.tumblr.com
Off White Walls | Kitsune
Hotel du Marc | Lonny Mag
Alexander McQueen Boutique | Refinery29.com
Alexander McQueen Boutique designed by: David Collins
Alexander McQueen plaster work by Chisel and Vice
Off White Walls & Hardwood Floors | Bergdorfprincess.tumblr.com
Chevron Oack Floors | Houzz.com
